Middlesex County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Middlesex County, NJ has a population of approximately 863,162. The racial composition includes 43.6% White, 20.7% Asian, 9.7% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, and 11.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino individuals make up 21.4% of the population. The median household income is around $87,532, with 7.9% of the population living below the poverty line. The county has a diverse age distribution, with a considerable portion of the population (22.7%) under the age of 18 and 13.2% being 65 years or older.

As of recent data, Middlesex County, NJ has a median home value of approximately $375,000. The median rent is around $1,350 per month. Home ownership rate stands at 63.9%, while the average household size is 2.83 persons. The median household income is approximately $86,412. Housing units total around 297,523, with a vacancy rate of 5.8%.

Middlesex County, NJ, conducts various elections, including those for county officials, state representatives, and federal positions. In recent elections:

1. County Freeholders: Each of the 7 freeholder positions is crucial, with elections staggered. For example, the 2022 election saw incumbents Ronald G. Rios and Charles E. Tomaro running.
2. Sheriff: The sheriff's position is pivotal, with the previous candidate, Mildred S. Scott, seeking re-election.
3. State Representatives: The county is divided into several legislative districts (like the 17th and 18th), each electing assembly members and a senator. Assembly members typically receive 10,000–30,000 votes each in competitive races.
4. Congressional Seats: Parts of Middlesex lie in the 6th and 12th Congressional Districts. In 2020, Frank Pallone (6th) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (12th) retained their seats with significant leads.

Accurate vote counts and candidate updates are essential for current specifics.

Middlesex County, NJ is relatively well-educated. Approximately 42.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.1% and the New Jersey state average of 41.2%. High school graduation rates are also favorable, with around 90.0% of residents in Middlesex County having completed high school, compared to 88.5% nationally and 90.9% within New Jersey. These figures indicate that Middlesex County has a slightly higher educational attainment than the state average and is significantly more educated than the national average.

As of the latest data, Middlesex County, NJ has a labor force of approximately 442,000 people with an unemployment rate around 3.8%, slightly below the national average of 4.0%. Key industries include professional, scientific, and technical services (12.5%), manufacturing (11.3%), and healthcare and social assistance (11.2%). Nationally, these industries represent around 6.4%, 8.5%, and 13.8% respectively, indicating a higher concentration of professional services and manufacturing jobs in Middlesex County as compared to nationwide figures. Comparatively, New Jersey's state averages show 7.6% in professional services, 8.2% in manufacturing, and 14.5% in healthcare, also underlining Middlesex's strong professional and manufacturing sectors. This robust industrial mix highlights the county's economic vitality and specialization.

Sources:

1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2. New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

As of the latest data, the average household income in Middlesex County, NJ, is approximately $104,000 per year. This figure is higher than both the national average and the state average. Nationally, the average household income is around $68,700 per year, while in New Jersey, the state average is approximately $89,700 per year.

Statistics Table:

These figures indicate that Middlesex County enjoys a relatively higher household income compared to both the national and state averages.

As of the latest available data, Middlesex County, NJ, has a mixed crime profile. The 2020 Uniform Crime Report shows the following crime rates per 1,000 residents:

Overall, the county has a lower violent crime rate but a relatively higher property crime rate compared to national averages. The information reflects trends from the New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system.